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Pequeño manual de uso del programa Shoemaster pOWER PARA EL DESARROLLO DE PATRONESTRANSCRIPT
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April 2011 Volume 2
Shoemaster newsletter & release notes for 2011Shoemaster newsletter & release notes for 2011Shoemaster newsletter & release notes for 2011
Special points of interest:
Import digital lasts in STL format
Change detail intersection line with cursor
Offset details positioned by nodes
Mirror details with cursor option for size
codes
New repeat previous command features
Inside this issue: Welcome & news 1
A summary of changes 2
The new functions 3
QS11.02 Release notesNEW functions 12
QS11.02 Release notesIMPROVED 13
QS11.01 Release notes 14
Service contract 16
The Statistics
2011
75 additions
to our engineering programs.
20 New functions added
55 Enhancements and fixes.
THIS RELEASE
10 New functions
30 Improvements
Dear Customer,
Welcome to the second release of software for 2011.
For this release we are delighted to introduce new features that have been specifically requested
by customers such as the import of STL lasts and new pattern engineering functions. Please refer
to pages 2 and 3 for detailed information.
Additions to this release also include improvements to existing and frequently used functions and
again, all changes are outlined in detail throughout this newsletter.
Many thanks to you all for your continued support,
Best Wishes,
Shoemaster Sales & Support teamShoemaster Sales & Support teamShoemaster Sales & Support teamShoemaster Sales & Support team
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
Summary of additions for 2011
Process QS
11.01 QS
11.02 QS
11.03 QS
11.04 TOTAL
Files 2 5 7
Drawing 2 3 5
TOTAL 35 40 75
Category of changes QS
11.01 QS
11.02 QS
11.03 QS
11.04
New functions/requests 10 10 20
Improvements 25 30 55
Lasts 2 2
Autodigitise 2 2
Flattening 2 1 3
Patterns 9 9 18
Printing 1 1
Output 4 4
Export 3 3
Tooling 1 1
Tools 1 2 3
User Interface 2 2 4
Interface 4 10 14
Grading 1 1
Import 2 2
Control 1 1
Specification 1 1
Nesting 1 1
User Tools 1 1
Pictures 1 1
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The new functions for QS
11.02
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
1482 Graded heel height information for flattenings
2843 Line transfer to surface functionality now available as Line Properties
The Line>Transfer to surface menu
option has now been removed
from the Line drop down menu.
This function can now be found in
the properties window where it is
quickly found and used.
2855 Stringed marker is now automatically selected after creation
This ensures that the new marker is left selected
allowing the user to work immediately after the
marker has been created.
Grading information to restrict the heel height to a specified distance e.g. 1.5mm per whole
size is now saved with the graded last and flattenings.
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
2856 Draw lines using snap to intersection
2858 Advanced macro- Move Node 0.5mm
This advanced macro now moves the selected node by the correct value.
2860 Nudge arc text using the arrow keys
Following the earlier addition of nudging style
lines we are now pleased to extend this func-
tionality to arc text.
Improvements made to this function ensures that the intersection used is closest to the position of the
cursor click
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
2842 Support added for .PNG image format
Users can select t to export this
file type in the Export Wizard.
An image of this type can also be
imported into the program using
the Import Wizard
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
2857 Prompt to save style on exit
When closing the program the prompt to save the style has been restored. Previously, following
modifications to the style, the program was able to exit without first making any changes
2859 Open toe option now unavailable when using vamp depth and slot option
The Open Toe functionality is now removed from this option and the system now automatically pro-
vides an open toe to the value specified in the slot option. Therefore the Open Toe option is now
greyed out and unavailable for this flattening selection.
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
2137 Import a digital last in STL format
1: Import the last data via the Import Wizard and indicate the four centre positions of the last, as
shown.
2: Follow the Autodigitise procedure to complete the import and produce a Shoemaster .las file
2830 Piece now updated following mirror line modification
Unfolded pieces are now automatically updated when modifications have been made to the mirror line.
Before After
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
2866 New tied lines created with Swap for Opposite Component function
When swapping a piece for its opposite
component (e.g mirror a piece using the
opposite side of the feather line) the
system now automatically generates
new tied lines accordingly.
Previously, the user must manually cre-
ate the new tied lines required to enable
this function.
2867 Swap piece for opposite component with chamfers
When swapping a piece for its opposite
component (e.g mirror a piece using the
opposite side of the feather line) with
chamfer continuity, the chamfer values are
now displayed correctly on the mirrored
piece.
When unfolding a piece about an arc, the cham-
fer value is now automatically reversed so the
finished piece is correct.
2868 Chamfer value reversed when unfolding a piece about an arc
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
2869 Choose notch detail intersection line by cursor
The intersection line used to create a detail notch can
now easily be changed for a different line using the right
click context menu, as shown below.
2870 NEW function to offset detail when positioned by node
2880 Details and size codes can now be positioned on the inside or outside using the cursor
Notches positioned by nodes can
now be offset using the Offset
option in the properties window,
as shown in the example.
Details and size codes are now easily positioned on either the inside or the outside of the pat-
tern depending on the cursor position. This option is available under Tools Options as shown
below.
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
2881 Output to generic printer now includes individual page printing
Functionality for the output to a cutting
device using the generic printer option
has been improved to allow cutting of
individual pages by using the drop down
option cut page.
2845 Pause now enabled when cutting multiple sheets
The new functions for Interface QS
11.02
When outputting to a file using Zund or
Wild cutting devices, the cutters now
pause if there is more than one page.
This allows the user to unload the cut
sheet and reload.
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
2849 NEW nest pages are now supported in browser window
2850 Style lines are now output to DXF from Interface
As shown in the example below, nest pages are now displayed in the browser window for quick
and easy viewing/selection.
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
QS 11.02 release notes
New Functions
Files
1482 Graded heel height information for flattenings
Import
2137 NEW import of digital lasts in STL format
Pictures
2842 PNG file formats are now supported
Patterns
2866 New tied lines created with Swap for Opposite Component function
2869 Choose notch detail intersection line by cursor
2870 NEW function to offset detail when positioned by node
2880 Details and size codes can now be positioned on the inside or outside using the
cursor
User Interface
2718 NEW repeat previous command functionality
2860 Nudge arc text using the arrow keys
Interface
2849 NEW nest pages are now supported in browser window
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NEW FUNCTIONS
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IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements
Patterns
2843 Line transfer to surface functionality now available as Line Properties
2855 Stringed marker is now automatically selected after creation
2867 Swap piece for opposite component with chamfers
2868 Chamfer value reversed when unfolding a piece about an arc
2889 System error restored when transferring a 3D style with texture
2886 Deleting grade rule on shell now faster
Grading
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
Files
2857 Now prompted to save the style when exiting a program
2873 Files opened from the toolbar are now shown in the File>Recent Files list
2875 Default folder for output files now used
2882 Filename in A overwritten when saving projects
Interface
2845 Pause now enabled when cutting multiple sheets
2850 Style lines now output to DXF from Interface
2852 Syntax restored for clearing and drawing a nest
2853 Piece spacing in Interface now cleared from Power
2865 P4CN Milling is now correct fo4 0.4mm width
2881 Output to generic printer now includes individual page printing
2883 Append option now available with output to file
2884 HPGL devices writing out default finish text
2900 Piece name now correct in Interface DXF output
Import
2824 Wizard now no longer reimports VRML un-necessarily
Control
2856 Draw lines using snap to Intersection
Flattening
2859 Open toe option now unavailable when using vamp depth and slot option
Specification
2879 Specification packet & pieces are not utilised
Nesting
2888 Crash resolved when nesting half sizes in Chinese languages
Tools
2854 Measure distance now restored to click to position
2887 Measure 3D distance commands are now working
Drawing
2830 Piece now updated following mirror line modification
2840 3D drawings no longer fail when importing a VRML last
2841 No longer have to redraw the style to remove matrix following a style transfer
2858 Advanced macro- Move Node 0.5mm
User Tools
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
QS 11.01 release notes
New Functions
Files
2788 Device extension is now added when outputting to file
Lasts
1181 Ability to maintain visibility of reference points
2809 Improved merge lasts functions and usability
Autodigitise
2719 New functionality to offset the skeleton feather line
2800 Addition of smooth line command for the skeleton feather
Flattening
1118 Users can now compare two or more last flattenings
2828 Improvements have been made to the flattening centre line proportion
Patterns
1868 Additional size and fit range piece text macro
2815 Scaling and positioning options for size codes
2818 New function to nudge style lines into position user the arrow keys
User Interface
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NEW FUNCTIONS
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IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements
Interface
2830 Piece automatically updates when the mirror line is modified
2836 Specification pieces e.g pieces with no outlines can be nested or moved
2837 Selecting the no nesting function for style lines in Interface no longer creates a crash
2834 Iges files can now be output from Interface
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
Improvements
Files
2826 Shells with grading loop no longer crash on opening
Printing
2785 Silhouette graphics display now prints shaded
Output
2798 Satrasumm format is now output correctly from Interface
2812 Holes now output correctly when running Interface in German language
2821 Milling is now correct when marker set to 0mm
2825 Holes are now output as CIrcle command to HGPL
Export
2138 Render quality is now included when exporting a last to STL
2801 DXF R14 files with a 0.01 tolerance are no longer causing a crash
2805 DXF piece export now reflects piece copies
Patterns
2790 Tied lines no longer shift when applying the tied hole property
2802 style line does not exist error no longer occurs when a new model is loaded
2803 Arc geometry no longer overlaps at certain offset values
2808 no such line error no longer occurs when loading a shell as a new model
2810 Error no longer occurs when loading a shell with grading information
2816 Enabling nodes on a specific shell no longer causes a crash
2822 Using condense syntax with tied lines no longer causes a crash
Tooling
2820 Tooling element copying transform is now correct
Tools
2787 Style crossing the centre can now be measured
User Interface
2796 Style view now updates when saving via the toolbar
1959 Punch is now drawn correctly with cut out holes
2789 Punches are no longer drawn when the macro is loaded
Drawing
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Customer facts and figures
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SHOEMASTER NEWSLETTER & RELEASE NOTES FOR 2011
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Dear Customer,
Firstly we would like to ex-
tend our thanks to those
who have been able to sub-
scribe to an annual contract
for 2011. Once again your
commitment to this contract
ensures we are able to pro-
vide you with a top level of
support throughout the
year.
As a reminder, and for cus-
tomers who are not yet sub-
scribed, a service contract
provides the following bene-
fits:
If you are not already reap-
ing the benefits please do
contact the sales team who
would be delighted to or-
ganise a suitable package for
you.
Thank you once again and
we look forward to working
with you throughout the
year.
Best Wishes,
Emma Cuckow
Shoemaster Sales & Support
Service Contract 2011
12 Leigh Road
Street
Somerset
BA16 0HA
UK
Phone: +44 1458 841234
Email: [email protected]
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